In Afghanistan, Vice President Amrullah Saleh declares himself caretaker president following the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. Saleh cites provisions from the Afghan Constitution that insure the powers and responsibilities of the President fall to the Vice President in the absence, escape, resignation, or death of the President. This occurs amidst the rapid collapse of the Afghan government after US troop withdrawals.
In History, Today on August 19
Today we explore events from the year 31 to the year 2021. Events span the globe, from the countries of Iraq, Germany, British India, Italy, China, Roman Empire, Mali, Turkey, USSR, Scotland, England, present-day Turkey, United States, India, Russia, France, Afghanistan, Syria, Poland, Soviet Union, Iran, present-day Syria.